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The Angel of Queens
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Heartwarming HumanityJul 06, 2026

The Angel of Queens

The Angel of Queens Jorge Muñoz drives a school bus by day. At night he cooks. His mother helps. They load foil trays into his pickup. He parks at a corner in Jackson Heights. Hungry laborers line up. Every night since 2004. Over 100,000 meals served. On a $700 paycheck.

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https://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/03/19/cnnheroes.jorge.munoz/index.html
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